Drawing You In: COMMISSIONS

Thank you for your interest in a custom portrait of your family or pet! These portraits are black and white and are done in graphite, like the example to the left, and the celebrity portraits on this site.

THE FINISHED PRODUCT: The portraits are typically done on a size of approx. 8" wide x 10" tall. The prices start at $160/subject and can vary upon size and complexity.

PAYMENT: A non-refundable deposit of 50% is due up front with the remainder due upon completion of the portrait. There is no additional cost to ship a portrait via standard USPS mail. Continue below to make a deposit or final payment.

I usually ask for a minimum of 2 weeks to complete a portrait with another 5 business days for shipping, if required. This can vary depending upon demand and time of year. If there is a rush for an upcoming event or holiday please let me know as soon as you can.

I'M INTERESTED - WHAT DO I DO NOW? The first step is to submit a photograph. These can be emailed to me or I can work from a hard copy. IMPORTANT: The better the photograph, the better the end result. A high quality photograph to work from is very important. For the best result, a reference photo must have the following qualities:

CLARITY: They must be in focus and the subject's face must fill up most of the frame - enough so that details of the subject's face are visible. A high resolution image is best (300 dpi.) If you have questions about the resolution of your image let me know and I can take a look.
CONTRAST: You may notice in my "Celebrity" section that all of the examples contain variation between lights and darks. Shadows on the subject's face make it easier to distinguish features and therefore reproduce them most accurately. Note: I unfortunately cannot work from a school/class photograph of a child.
SIZE: A larger photo is better. A minimum size of 5" x 7" is fine as long as the subject's face takes up most of the frame. I unfortunately cannot work from wallet-sized images.

NOTE: When providing me with images of your loved ones, your confidentially and privacy is respected. The images you provide will be used strictly for portrait purposes. Your approval will be obtained prior to displaying any portraits on this site or elsewhere, if applicable.

If you are interested or would like more information please feel free to contact me via email at: jaci@drawingyouin.com or by clicking here: